Exeter masters of their own destiny

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The Wasps wing, Wade, is tackled by Arscott, but was able to make the most of Exeter’s flimsy resistance to scoreDavid Rogers

Tom Bell

Published at 12:01AM, April 22 2013

London Wasps 24 Exeter Chiefs 37

As an exercise in managing expectations, the Aviva Premiership encounter at
Adams Park yesterday had plenty to commend. Rob Baxter, the Exeter Chiefs
head coach, said that it was “not the be-all and end-all”, and London Wasps,
reckoned Dai Young, their director of rugby, “aren’t ready for it”.

“It” is the Heineken Cup, and Baxter is close to claiming the berth that both
secretly wanted, thanks to this convincing victory. With one round of league
matches left, Exeter complete the top six who will qualify next season, and
are masters of their destiny.